Fed-OSHA has launched an investigation into the striking of a gas line by and fire that forced an evacuation in downtown Dallas on Friday. Dallas Fire-Rescue said when firefighters arrived at the scene, fire was shooting from a gas line in the ground, that had been accidentally struck by a construction company doing work to […]

Even as the Labor Department awaits confirmation of a new secretary, officials say enforcement actions are moving forward against companies accused of violating workplace safety rules. There is just one issue: The public isn’t likely to know much about them. In a sharp break with the past, the department has stopped publicizing fines against companies. […]

In separate actions over a few days, House and Senate Republicans moved to undercut worker due process rights, weaken labor organizations and protect companies with workplace violations affecting contractor employees. Spokane Spokesman-Review

It could be several days before a popular South End restaurant reopens after an explosion and fire in the kitchen. First responders were called Sunday night to Pike’s Old Fashioned Soda Shop on Camden Avenue in Charlotte, North Carolina. Officials said the explosion and fire were reported while customers were inside the restaurant. WSOC (Charlotte, […]

A series of free, confidential health screenings will be available for coal miners as part of the NIOSH Coal Workers’ Health Surveillance Program. NIOSH will provide the screenings in its state-of-the-art mobile testing unit, which will travel across the country to mining sites and public locations. The screenings could provide early detection of coal workers’ […]